Forecast and Conditions for Sandpoint, Idaho

Updated: 1:37 AM PST on November 08, 2009
Observed at Selle Valley, Sandpoint, Idaho
Temperature 37.7 °F
Windchill 38 °F
Humidity 96%
Dew Point 37 °F
Wind SE at 1.0 mph
Pressure 29.94 in (Rising)
Conditions Drizzle
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 1400 ft
Overcast (OVC) : 2200 ft
Yesterday's Maximum 44.4 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 36.1 °F
Normal high 43 °F
Normal low 30 °F
Record high 56 °F (1980)
Record low 7 °F (1945)
Sunrise06:43 AM (PST)
Sunset04:16 PM (PST)
Moon Rise10:13 PM (PST)
Moon Set12:28 PM (PST)
Moon Phase
Winter Storm Warning
Statement as of 10:17 PM PST on November 7, 2009


... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 am PST Sunday
above 3500 feet...

A Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet remains in effect until
4 am PST Sunday.

Another 2 to 5 inches of snow is expected through the overnight
above 3500 feet as a moist system continues to push over the area.

Total storm snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches will be likely
by early Sunday morning in the mountains above 3500 feet around
Sandpoint. This total snow includes the amounts from Friday night
and overnight.

In addition to the heavy snow... locally gusty winds are expected
tonight. Gusts of 20 to 40 mph will likely occur on the mountain
ridges.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Due to this early season winter weather event... people planning
recreational activities in the mountains should consider that
conditions in the mountains could be potentially life
threatening. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio... or your local media
station for the latest weather information.


This includes the following locations... schweitzer Mountain Road.




Forecast as of 10:30 PM PST on November 7, 2009

Winter Storm Warning in effect until 4 am PST Sunday above 3500 feet...
Rest of Tonight
Widespread mountain snow showers. Scattered valley rain showers. Snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches. Total mountain snow accumulation 6 to 12 inches above 3500 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a chance of rain or snow showers in the morning...then cloudy with light rain and mountain snow likely in the afternoon. New snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain or snow showers in the evening. Snow level 3500 feet in the evening. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Monday Night
Rain and mountain snow likely. Light mountain snow accumulations above 4500 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. South wind 5 to 15 mph overnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and mountain snow showers. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain or snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.
Veterans Day
Rain or snow showers likely. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Wednesday Night
Rain or snow showers likely. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain or snow showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
Thursday Night and Friday
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain or snow. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
Saturday
Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain or snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
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